Job Openings at Diageo

About the role: 

• Lead professionals are individual contributors
• Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines
• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate the company in the market
• Acts as a resource for other team members; may lead projects with limited risks and resource requirements
• Solves complex problems by taking a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
• Impacts achievement of activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies
• Confidently explains complex, difficult and/or sensitive information; works to build consensus

Finance Business Partnering Job Family Description:

• Roles in this job family provide financial expertise and insights to support their client groups to achieve their strategy. They develop strong relationships and require commercial acumen to advise and provide a point of contact to help them understand their overall financial services requirements.

Experience / skills required: 

• Performance Leadership
• Commercial Influence
• Strategic Decision Making and Financial Judgement

Qualification

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), MBA or equivalent commercial finance experience.
• Typically 5-8+ years of Finance or Finance Business Partnering experience, with a proven track record of influencing senior stakeholders, improving business performance and shaping commercial decisions.
• This role leads through influence and does not assume direct reports.

Deadline:21st September,2026

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Requirements:

• BSc Degree/ Diploma in Food-Tech, Bio-Tech & Food Science or Equivalent
• 5-7 years’ experience of FMCG
• Experience in i Prior experience in Managing a team.
• Supplier auditing experience an advantage.
• Experience in implementation of HACCP SANS 10330.
• Experience in implementation of FSSC 22000.
• Experience I implementation of ISO 9001.
• Knowledge of liquid blending will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of OHSA will be an advantage.
• Understanding of NEMA will be an advantage.
• Ensure adherence to Diageo’s standards including global risk management standards, quality management standards, BTMs and specifications
• Owner of brand technical equity with 3PL, ensure that brand equity is not compromised.
• As a Quality lead, provide, advise and technical support  to 3PL Production team regarding our brands.
• The role holder will be first point of contact of any Quality or Food Safety variances and issues during manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with all material suppliers on liquid compliance.
• Co-ordinate 3PL Projects/Innovations trials.
• Provide Technical expertise for 3PL projects & trials conducted.
• Understanding of Root Cause Analysis process.
• Monitors , Analyse and Communicate Quality performance trends
• Collaborate with Planning & Procurement to manage any materials close to expiry with suppliers.
• Risk Management methodologies & mitigation thereof.
• Collaborate with 3PL to ensure HACCP, FSSC 22000 & ISO 9001 requirements are met regarding with 3PL regarding Diageo products .
• Manage Customer & Consumer complaints process with 3PL & that reporting is done within the required Diageo timelines.
• Understanding of the Diageo Manufacturing Excellence Program: Quality, HSE, Risk Management, Controls-Compliance-Ethics (or similar in another Global and advanced CPG company)
• Understanding of overall supply chain practice in Diageo and/or a CPG company: Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics and Customer Service, cost structures and value chains.
• Ensure 3PLs have a robust Product recall / traceability process that gets tested at least twice a year.
• Demonstrates role model behaviour and coaches’ others to follow a consistent approach and go beyond mandatory minimum requirements.  
• Experience in external auditing, & Project management.
• Proactively leverages the learning curriculums and materials on Diageo Academy and other sources to continuously grow and develop in role.   
• Track TPO partner environmental performance, challenge constructively and support improvement initiatives to deliver improvement in line with Diageo Society 2030 commitments. 
• Practical experience of quality/food safety audit delivery in a manufacturing environment. Lead audit training is an advantage.
• Able to lead or work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Inspire and motivate employees in the Co-packer’s according to Diageo Purpose, Values and principles.
• Analytical capability: able to make a Root Cause Analysis and drive corrective & improvement actions from there
• Ability to develop tactical action plans
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Deadline:21st September,2026